[s-cars] going BIG

[jpb3]

323X30 fit under the OEM six spoke Avus wheels, the clearances are
tight between the 928/993 caliper and wheel but they fit.

I wouldn't skimp on the rotor either, get the solid vented Brembo's
for street use and stay away from drilled Zimmermans.

John


On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 10:28 PM,  <djdawson2 at aol.com> wrote:
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>  You certainly don't need to run 18s for 323 rotors.? However, I don't know if they will work with any 16s.? I've run numerous 17 inch wheels, and all clear.
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> From: Lee Levitt <lee at wheelman.com>
> To: djdawson2 at aol.com; jerryscott at wispertel.net; derocco_16v at comcast.net
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> So what's the difference between the 312 and 323 rotors, aside
> from slightly more thermal mass? How much larger is the pad
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> I suspect that you won't get much difference in braking. You will
> get heavier rotors and calipers, and you will need to run 18"
> wheels, right?
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> If he's not tracking the car, I don't see that the additional
> weight and expense is worth it.
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> On Mon Feb 23 20:53:14 CST 2009, djdawson2 at aol.com wrote:
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>>  I would suggest that you pass on using 312 rotors.? You need all
>> the stopping power you can get with such a heavy car... using the
>> 323x30 rotors would be your best option for a cost effective
>> upgrade.
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>> From: Jerry Scott <jerryscott at wispertel.net>
>> To: derocco_16v at comcast.net
>> Cc: s-car list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>> Sent: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 6:18 pm
>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] going BIG
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>> I personally would go with the A8 rotors.  My experience with
>> aftermarket drilled or slotted light weight rotors is that they
>> soon crack and warp. The production rotors are time tested and
>> will last a lot longer.  You will not likely see better
>> performance with the machined rotors, if you are only street
>> driving. That's my 2 cents, and that's just about what it is
>> worth.
>> Jerry
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <derocco_16v at comcast.net>
>> To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
>> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:17 PM
>> Subject: [s-cars] going BIG
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>>> So, I have been planning on upgrading the "fabulous" stock
>>> brakes on my S6, to some more "meaty" ones out of a boxter. I
>>> need to decide what rotors to get, and I would like to go with
>>> whichever product is lighter [ I guess] Is there going to be a
>>> significant difference in weight between OEM A8 rotors
>>> (312mmx25mm) and aftermarket crossdrilled/slotted Zimmmerman or
>>> similar, or shold I not pay attantion to weight factor and get
>>> the less expensive ones?
>>> Thanks!
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>>> Martin,
>>> ------------ '87 Scirocco16v
>>> '95 S6
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